Barbers visit local elementary school, offer free cuts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local elementary school had the opportunity to set up a mini barber shop for their students. Local barbers came to give out free haircuts Monday at Isaac Lane…
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City of Jackson announces holiday trash pickup schedule
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Trash pickup times in the city of Jackson are changing due to the holidays. Waste Management will observe the Christmas and New Year's holidays on Tuesday, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Monday’s collection will be on Monday.…
JMCSS superintendent talks school improvements
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Schools Superintendent Dr. Eric Jones says the school system saw some big improvements from the 2016-2017 school year to the 2017-2018 school year. "We ranked…
Custom coffee flavors benefit TN State Parks
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There's a new way to help out Tennessee State Parks. Just Love Coffee is partnering with the Tennessee State Parks Conservancy to support the parks through the sale of specially branded coffee products. The three varieties offered…
TDOT to halt road construction for holidays
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In good news for drivers this holiday season, road construction won't delay travelers during the Christmas and New Year's holidays. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will once again halt all lane closures on interstates and state highways…
Jackson Police Dept. takes part in 'Hub Club' retreat for young women
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department took part Friday night in a retreat for young women. Mount Moriah Baptist Church and Ella Watkins held a sleepover and informational retreat Friday for young ladies at the Hub Club, according to…
What's New Wednesday: Glory BJJ
Eleven-year-old Ryder Britt has a 29–4 record in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. "You should do jujitsu. It helps you in real life. If you’re on the street or something and someone attacks you, you need…
City Council member Foote won't seek re-election; may run for mayor
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson City Council member Vicky Foote announced Monday that she will not seek re-election to the council. Foote, who is in her second term representing District 1, is instead considering a run for mayor of Jackson, according…
US Sen. Lamar Alexander not seeking 2020 re-election
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Republican U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee says he won't seek re-election in 2020. Alexander said in a news release Monday that he's deeply grateful for being elected to serve more combined years as governor and…
Investigators seek info after 2 break-ins at Weakley Co. home
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Investigators in Weakley County are asking for the public's help after two break-ins at a Sharon home. Investigators in Weakley County say a man broke into an elderly woman's home, once while she was there and…
Children meet familiar animated characters at the "Dewald Family Christmas Lights'
JACKSON, Tenn-- The Dewald Family Christmas lights has been a tradition for the Dewald family since 2012. "This is our second year at this house, we really stepped it up last year…
A local church holds their annual 'Carols and Candles' evening service
JACKSON, Tenn--A local church had a music fulfilled evening Sunday with a Carols and Candles Service. The First Methodist Church in downtown Jackson, invited church members out for an hour of…
A local church shares a message through music
MILAN, Tenn. - An annual church program returns to Milan just in time for Christmas. Pastor, Bill Kisner says the program is more than just a tradition at First Baptist Church of…
Last minute Christmas shoppers fill local stores
JACKSON, Tenn. - Traffic is busy and stores are filled, as last minute shoppers check off their Christmas lists. One popular destination is the Best Buy on Vann Drive. Many people are hoping to find good deals as they search…
TBI: 2 men charged with theft from assisted living center
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A joint investigation has resulted in the arrest of two Nashville men on theft charges stemming from their management of an assisted living center. On Friday, the Davidson County Grand Jury returned…
